250 Things to Do in Las Vegas for #America250
- Keith Salwoski
- 4 hours ago
- 8 min read
As we approach the historic milestone of #America250, Las Vegas is ready to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with the same high-energy spectacle and "frontier spirit" that built this city. From our mid-century neon roots to the cutting-edge marvels of the modern Strip, there has never been a better time to explore the many layers of the Silver State.
To help you navigate the festivities this June and July, LAS Discounts has curated the ultimate guide to the city. Whether you are looking for patriotic family fun, the most photogenic "only in Vegas" backdrops, or the best budget-friendly deals to keep your celebration affordable, here are 250 ways to experience Las Vegas during this once-in-a-generation summer.
The "Founding Fathers" of Vegas (History & Heritage)
Visit the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort (the literal birthplace of the city).
Walk the Pioneer Trail through Downtown.
Explore the Neon Museum to see the "Boneyard" of American signage.
Take a tour of the Mob Museum (housed in a 1933 federal courthouse).
See the Berlin Wall fragment at Main Street Station.
Visit the Harrison House, where Black performers stayed during segregation.
Walk through the Fifth Street School, a 1930s architectural gem.
Explore the Lost City Museum (just outside town) to see 1920s history.
Visit the Nevada State Museum at the Springs Preserve.
See the Hoover Dam (an American engineering marvel).
Tour the National Atomic Testing Museum.
Visit Las Vegas Village to see the site of the first townsite auction.
Explore the Clark County Museum and its "Heritage Street" of historic homes.
See the Smith Center for the Performing Arts (Grand Art Deco design).
Visit the Ethel M Cactus Garden (a Nevada botanical staple).
Tour the Boulder City Historic District.
See the "Hand of Faith" world-record gold nugget at the Golden Nugget.
Explore the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
Visit Main Street Station to see its collection of global antiques.
Walk through the Historic Westside to see the city's early roots.
Visit Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument.
See the "La Concha" Motel Lobby (now the entrance to the Neon Museum).
Tour the Nevada Southern Railway Museum in Boulder City.
Visit Goodsprings, Nevada, and the 100-year-old Pioneer Saloon.
See the OG Cirque du Soleil show Mystere at Treasure Island.
Visit the Zion Park historical photos exhibit at the airport.
See the Sands Hotel sign artifacts downtown.
Visit the Liberace Garage to see the "King of Bling’s" American cars.
Explore the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
Walk the Arts District for a look at the city’s creative evolution.
Visit the Atomic Liquors bar (the oldest in Las Vegas).
Tour Symphony Park.
Visit the Museum of Gaming History inside the Neonopolis.
See the "Vegas Vic" neon sign on Fremont Street.
Visit the El Cortez Hotel, the longest-running casino in town.
Walk the "Walk of Stars" on the Las Vegas Strip.
Visit the Gamblers General Store for classic gaming history.
Explore the Pinball Hall of Fame for mid-century gaming.
Visit the Shelby American Heritage Center.
Tour the Discovery Children’s Museum for a look at science history.
Visit Red Rock Canyon’s ancient petroglyphs.
See the Bellagio Conservatory (History themed in July).
Visit the Antique Mall of America for vintage Vegas finds.
Walk through Downtown Container Park.
See the "Lady Luck" historical displays.
Visit the Searchlight Museum.
Explore the Springs Preserve water history exhibits.
Visit the Hemenway Park to see wild Bighorn Sheep.
See the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
Visit the Smithsonian Affiliate exhibits at the McCarran Aviation Museum.
Family-Friendly Activities
Solve a surreal mystery at Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart in Area15.
Step into The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, a fully immersive 4D experience.
Play glow-in-the-dark rounds at KISS by Monster Mini Golf.
Pilot a GPS-guided GoCar Tour of the Arts District.
Build and create in the "Discovery Lab" at Discovery Children's Museum.
Catch the #America250 fireworks shows throughout Las Vegas.
Experience the 4D FlyOver Las Vegas flight simulation.
Compete in the high-tech hitting bays at Topgolf Las Vegas or Atomic Golf.
Explore the world of Marvel at Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.
Check out the Lion Habitat Ranch.
Walk the shaded paths of the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat.
Visit the Las Vegas Farm to feed rescued animals.
Snorkel with stingrays at One World Interactive Aquarium.
Walk through the Springs Preserve Butterfly Habitat.
Take a Camel Safari or tram tour in Mesquite.
See the "mermaid" swim at the Silverton Casino Aquarium.
Watch the daily bird feedings at the Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve.
Find a new world at the Museum of Paradox.
Race 45 MPH go-karts at the Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix.
Brave the Big Apple Coaster at New York-New York.
Catch a free "Clown Show" on the center stage of the Adventuredome.
Fly over the LINQ while ziplining
Play at the Downtown Container Park treehouse.
Cool off at the Cowabunga Bay Water Park.
Try "Indoor Skydiving" at Vegas Indoor Skydiving.
Hike the Children's Discovery Trail at Red Rock Canyon.
Reach the top of the climbing wall at The Summit.
Take a night flight on the SlotZilla Zipline.
Watch the Jabbawockeez dance performance.
Cheer at the Tournament of Kings dinner show.
Catch the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.
Witness the colorful acrobatics of Mystère.
See the world-famous Blue Man Group.
Watch the Lake of Dreams show at Wynn.
Catch a matinee of Mac King’s Comedy Magic Show.
Watch "Killer Robots" fight at BattleBots Destruct-A-Thon.
Experience the WOW – The Vegas Spectacular show.
Enjoy the Fremont Street Viva Vision Light Show.
Snap a family photo at the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
Indulge in a colossal milkshake at Black Tap Craft Burgers.
Check out amazing views (and amazing thrills) at the top of the STRAT.
See the largest chocolate fountain at Bellagio’s Patisserie.
Take the Ethel M Chocolate Factory self-guided tour.
Stroll through Hershey’s Chocolate World.
Walk through the Forum Shops at Caesars.
Visit the Coca-Cola Store for the "Around the World" tray.
Grab a custom donut at Pinkbox Doughnuts.
Watch the Bellagio Fountains patriotic show.
Visit the Pinball Hall of Fame (Play for quarters!).
Selfie Spots & Instagram Highlights
The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign (The classic #1 spot).
The Neon Museum Boneyard at night.
Seven Magic Mountains in the Ivanpah Valley.
The Bellagio Fountains during a patriotic show.
Under the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas.
The Lady Liberty Statue at New York-New York.
The giant Flamingo neon head at the Flamingo Hotel.
The Brooklyn Bridge replica on the Strip.
The Sphere (Exterior "Exosphere" backdrop).
The Venetian Canals (From the Rialto Bridge replica).
The St Mark’s Square ceiling at the Grand Canal Shoppes.
The Chihuly Glass Ceiling in the Bellagio Lobby.
The Bellagio Conservatory seasonal display.
Fremont Street Experience under the Viva Vision canopy.
The Vegas Vicky neon cowgirl in Circa.
The SlotZilla Zipline landing platform.
The Praying Mantis fire-breathing sculpture at Container Park.
The Waterfall Atrium at The Palazzo.
The Wishing Tree at Wynn Las Vegas.
The Lake of Dreams waterfall at Wynn.
The "Keep Memory Alive" Center (Frank Gehry architecture).
The Smith Center Art Deco tower.
The Arts District Murals (Start at 18b Arts Way).
Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart (Inside the "Glitch" section).
The Museum of Dream Space (MODS) at Grand Canal Shoppes.
The Pinkbox Doughnuts giant 3D donut entrance.
The Aria Fine Art Collection (Lumia water feature).
The Cosmopolitan Chandelier Bar (Inside the crystals).
The Digital Art at AREA15.
The Zouk Nightclub LED "Mothership."
The Caesars Palace Colosseum exterior.
The Treasure Island Pirate Ships.
The Luxor Sphinx and Pyramid.
The Excalibur Castle turrets at night.
The Wynn Floral Carousel.
The Ethel M Cactus Garden (Especially when lit up).
The Red Rock Canyon Overlook.
The Valley of Fire "Mouse's Tank" road.
The Hoover Dam Bridge (Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial).
The LINQ Promenade "In-N-Out" neon sign.
The Hell’s Kitchen pitchfork logo at Caesars.
The Fashion Show rainbow steps.
The Coca-Cola Bottle exterior on the Strip.
The Hard Rock Cafe giant guitar.
The "I Love Las Vegas" sign at the LINQ.
The Circus Circus clown sign at night.
The ARTE Museum.
Budget-Friendly Deals
Whataburger on the Strip
Ellis Island BBQ full-rack rib dinner.
Anderson Dairy "Barnyard Buddies" free tour and ice cream.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art free gallery admission.
The Free Slot Pull at Binion's or Four Queens.
South Point Cinema $5 "Value Tuesdays."
Tacos El Gordo for authentic, low-cost street tacos.
Village Pub & Poker for their famous $9.99 Fish & Chips.
Stage Door Casino $3 beer and hot dog special.
Casino Royale $3 bottled beers.
Miracle Mile Shops daily fountain show (Free).
Downtown Container Park free family movie nights.
The Arts District "First Friday" festivals (Free entry).
Mandalay Bay or ARIA Express Trams (Free transport).
Eataly Sample your way through Italy.
Sunset Park free splash pads and picnic areas.
Clark County Wetlands Park free trails.
Gold & Silver Pawn Shop free entry.
Shelby American Heritage Center free guided tours.
M&M’s World free 3D movie.
Bass Pro Shops at Silverton (Free giant aquarium).
Happy Hour at Herbs & Rye (50% off steaks).
In-N-Out Burger at The LINQ Promenade.
Peppermill Lounge "Happy Hour" retro cocktails.
Piff the Magic Dragon’s show discount codes.
Boulder City Historic District free walking tour.
Railroad Pass Hotel for a $2 burger.
Jerry’s Nugget $10 legendary desserts.
The $2.99 footlong at Casino Royale.
The "Secret" Pizza Slice at Cosmopolitan.
Sirrico’s Pizza affordable late-night slices.
BrewDog Las Vegas rooftop happy hours.
Fashion Show Las Vegas free weekend runway shows.
Town Square children's park (Free).
The "Birdman" Show at Flamingo (Free).
Flightlinez Bootleg Canyon (Check for locals discounts).
Skyline Casino for $1.50 shrimp cocktails.
Buddy V's for value lunch and desserts.
Steiner’s A Nevada Style Pub bar food deals.
Oyo Hotel (formerly Hooters) for wing specials.
Fat Tuesday "Refill" program.
ABC Stores for affordable souvenirs.
Fremont Street free nightly concerts.
The "Hand of Faith" Gold Nugget display (Free).
Downtown Grand $2 hot dog and beer cart.
Pizza Rock "Happy Hour" personal pizzas.
Groupon BOGO deals.
The CVS/Walgreens Strip Walk for $1 water.
Hidden Gems
The Laundry Room hidden speakeasy.
Ghost Donkey mezcal bar.
Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den in Resorts World.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails (Entry through the janitor’s door).
Ski Lodge at Cosmopolitan.
The Lock riddle-entry speakeasy.
1923 Prohibition Bar.
Datamosh inside Omega Mart.
The Underground Speakeasy in the Mob Museum.
Más Por Favor "Smuggler's Tunnel."
Erotic Heritage Museum.
The Punk Rock Museum.
Tom Devlin’s Monster Museum.
Shelby American Heritage Center free tours.
Clark County Heritage Museum.
The Haunted Museum by Zak Bagans.
Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
Visit Intersteller Arc at AREA15.
Yukon Pizza sourdough pizza.
Starboard Tack nautical-themed local favorite.
PublicUs coffee and shakshouka.
Cornish Pasty Co.
The Silver Stamp 1970s beer bar.
Lotus of Siam (Sahara location).
Peppermill Fireside Lounge fire pit seating.
Frankie’s Tiki Room.
The Golden Tiki (Look for shrunken heads).
Herbs & Rye cocktail history.
The Berlin Wall piece in the Main Street Station restroom.
Madame Tussauds wax museum
The Secret Speakeasies of The Cosmopolitan.
A Chinatown outing (Go for lunch).
The "Hand of Faith" Nugget.
Gilcrease Orchard "U-pick" farm.
The Arts District Murals.
Hemenway Park wild Bighorn Sheep.
Pinball Hall of Fame vintage machine hall.
Zak Bagan's Haunted Museum ... if you dare.
Universal Horror Unleashed for a new era of thrills
Atomic Liquors "Test Shot".
The Smith Center Tower Art Deco photos.
The Beverly Theater indie hub.
Echo & Rig hidden patio.
The Velveteen Rabbit botanical cocktails.
The "Las Vegas History Hallway" at El Cortez.
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